Topic: ai philosophy

  • Sam Altman's Hype: A Brief History

    Sam Altman's Hype: A Brief History

    Sam Altman's confident public narratives about AI's potential have been instrumental in shaping industry investment and public expectations, framing speculative futures as near certainties. While OpenAI's tangible advancements, like powerful language models, validate some of this vision, Altman's...

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  • Microsoft's Mico: The AI Era's Answer to Clippy

    Microsoft's Mico: The AI Era's Answer to Clippy

    Microsoft has introduced Mico, a customizable visual avatar for Copilot AI designed to make interactions more personable and accessible, featuring expressive reactions and color changes during conversations. The update includes features like a nostalgic Clippy Easter egg, a "Learn Live" tutoring ...

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  • Inside AMI Labs: The Startup Behind Yann LeCun's 'World Model'

    Inside AMI Labs: The Startup Behind Yann LeCun's 'World Model'

    AMI Labs, founded by AI scientist Yann LeCun, aims to build advanced "world models" for AI systems that reliably understand the physical world, targeting sectors like healthcare and robotics. The startup is seeking investment at a potential $3.5 billion valuation, with leadership under CEO Alex L...

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